Forged in battle, Arithan has been my persona both on and off the battlefield. Ner'zhul has always been a hotbed for Player versus Player (PvP) action. Looking back, the extensive world battles for Southshore and Tarren Mill, the battles for Warsong Hold and Silverwing Grove, and the ongoing struggle for Stranglethorn Vale have always spurred me to fight for the little guys trying to quest in those areas. With that, my sets have always been the Honor and Conquest based looks, so you'll see his soldier's mentality shine through his sets. Though, the temptation to change his sets around will always be there... :p

Head to xmog.cc to see the items used in Arithan's current transomgrification!

Bloodbound Marshal of the Alliance

A new set concept can strike when you least expect it. Kimstar and Honeypants brought this particular inspiration on with their use of the color red with their sets and inspired me to take it and give it an Alliance bend. Arithan went and begged Amerisia for her sword, Blazefury. She won't be able to use it for some time, so she could part with it... for now. It might be a tad light in the reds, but the style is far and beyond worthy of this exception. :p

A couple cosmetic changes to the tabard and shirt, then spiced with a fancy helm and shield... Viola! A new set is born, without giving up my badge of honor! Once more, I've put my Grand Marshal's Longsword on the shelf. I'm sure it will return, as it always does. For now, I'm glad to be in something that mixes the fresh with the classic for a totally new look! :p

Lieutenant Commander's Battlegear (Updated)

This set was close to exactly what I wore at level 60, way back in the day. I'm glad I was able to get the shield, which was the main piece to this set, and which took until a couple months before Mists of Pandaria was released to acquire. There are a few updates to this set, which I will capture once I get the final piece. The helm is a match to my very first epic, the Lionheart Helm. Bunnyluv, my battleground leader had it crafted for me. Though the original helm has left my possession, the essence remains in the Sunscale Helm. This set is not quite as bright as the Grand Marshal's Battlegear, however feels more natural to dawn as I face off against my enemies. :p

Now, this set is a few steps closer to completion! I received some amazing looking boots from a treasure chest, and decided they were a good match until Galleon cooperates. :p

Grand Marshal's Battlegear (Updated)

The moment I heard about transmog, I flew as fast as I could to Netherstorm to see the new vendors they added. Much to my surprise, and utter happiness, they allowed player who survived the horrors of the original honor system the ability to use allof the models that were available. I actually wrote a thank you letter to the GMs, thanking them for allowing me to become the "Bright and Shiny Focus Fire Target of the Alliance" once more! Friend, I'll tell you, I caught the most flak ever from players who thought they had been cheated by Blizzard. Even the GMs I spoke with said they had caught nothing but grief, and that my made them both laugh and sigh a bit of relief that not everyone had ill will towards them for their decision. I will tell you this: Being forced to PvP non-stop for 12-16 hours a day in order to gain rank was the most painful prolonged event ever created. Do not try it at home, or anywhere, for that matter. The title of Marshal and the mogs it generates is a bittersweet reminder of a long passed and little-missed Wild West of Warcraft PvP. :p

In this update, only the tabard and cloak have changed. Using the Tushui tabard and Cloak of Tranquil Clouds, the set is brightened up a bit. All that remains is a newer chest, and possibly a white shirt to tie it all together. :p

Update: The white shirt, finally replaced the blue one that I've had since level 60. This works better with the shoulders, legs and back. :p

Bulwark of Pandaria

Questing in Pandaria was quite the fresh experience. A whole new land, new music, and enjoyable quest story lines. A very positive experience through and through. And During that time, I found that mogging my set each time I got a new piece of gear was becoming somewhat arduous. Nevertheless, I found that some of the new models and colors were interesting, even in the questing rewards. After trudging through Kun-Lai Summit, I found myself with a particularly nice looking set. Browsing through my positively full bank, I realized that I had a Bulwark of Azzinoth just sitting there waiting for a good set to come along. The helm comes from good ol' Bastion of Twilight, and I felt it made the set look a little more fearsome. :p